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Optitex Announces the Five Finalists in the “Best Student Made Handbag” Category at the 2014 Independent Handbag Designers Awards

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New York, May 14, 2014 – Optitex, the leading provider of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM and Virtual Prototyping software solutions, and the sponsor of the Best Student Made Handbag category, announced today the 5 finalists: Stephanie Carnes – Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Ami Davidson – The Manchester Metropolitan University, Palwasha Iqbal – Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Morgan Richards Savannah – College of Art and Design and Kathleen Friedman – Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
Optitex will grant the winner a full software package, along with a special internship at Coach, the leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories, and one of Optitex’s strategic 3D partners.
“Realistic 3D product representations are taking a growing role in processes within fashion brands, and amongst the various stakeholders in the ecosystem”, said Asaf Landau, Optitex’s Chief Executive. “As industry leaders, such as Coach, leverage 3D Virtual Product technologies in more and more of their processes, we strongly believe that today’s students should master 3D solutions in order to stay aligned with the evolution the fashion market is undergoing.”
About Optitex
Optitex develops innovative, user-friendly 2D and 3D CAD solutions for all cut-fabric and fashion-related industries. Optitex solutions are designed to facilitate collaboration among partners throughout the manufacturing process. Optitex is also active in e-commerce, providing online sales tools to promote branding and customer loyalty. As the industry standard, Optitex is a cornerstone of design training with installations in universities and educational centers worldwide. Optitex products are sold and supported around the world through certified distributors and OEMs.
 Visit www.optitex.com for more info
About the The Independent Handbag Designer Awards
The Independent Handbag Designer Awards was created to celebrate handbag design and creativity from the United States and around the world. Founded by Handbag Designer 101 and the HBD Network, the handbag designer resource, the IHDA is now in its eighth year and is an industry staple. Currently, it is the only international design competition to discover, recognize and create brand awareness for independent handbag designers.
Contact information
Dana Aroch-Soffer
Marketing Manager

phone:  +212 629-9053.

Optitex Continues Expansion in Asia Pacific, signs JETS Digital as Strategic Partner to Cover Australia and New Zealand

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New York, December 18, 2013 – Optitex, the leading provider of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM and Virtual Prototyping software solutions announced today the signing of an affiliate agreement with JETS Digital, a leader in the distribution, support and installation of CAD and CAM solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

Recently, Optitex announced the opening of the Hong Kong office as part of its mission to spread its global knowledge, expand its offering to a new client base worldwide and deliver even better support for existing customers. The affiliation with JETS Digital will leverage the capabilities of both companies by combining strong local market expertise with leading-edge software solutions and JETS Digital’s respected client base. The affiliation will secure an enhanced route to market for Optitex’s advanced software solutions.

“Australia and New Zealand are significant and advanced markets for us in Asia Pacific, with the potential to impact other countries as well” Said Ofer Asif, VP, EMEA & APAC, Optitex. “Our partnership with JETS Digital and its highly skilled technical and commercial team, provides us with solid access to the leading players in the market, and presents us with an excellent opportunity to strengthen our position in the region“
“Our partnership with Optitex brings a terrific opportunity to offer the marketplace leading 2D and 3D advanced CAD software.” Said Ari Grynberg, Sales & Business Development Manager at JETS Digital. “We’re confident this new relationship will propel JETS Digital to the forefront as CAD industry experts in Australia and New Zealand, introducing Optitex software solutions to our market”.

About Optitex

Optitex is the leading provider of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM, and Virtual Prototyping software solutions for the apparel, automotive, aeronautics, industrial fabrics and upholstery industries. Optitex presents these industries with easy to implement, open and innovative software systems for automating and optimizing their production manufacturing operations and virtual prototyping capabilities. These proficiencies enable Optitex’s customers to significantly lower costs, quicken their time to market, and become more competitive.

For more information, visit: https://www.optitex.com

About JETS
Driven by creativity and commitment to implementing systems, JETS Digital is an innovative next-gen textile design solutions provider. A success story in local manufacturing, fashion and textiles, the JETS Digital framework for innovation is the backbone to embracing digital thinking, cutting edge systems and modern technologies .
Unrivaled in the marketplace, JETS Digital’s product and service offering includes: Digital textile printing in sample, short and large runs, 2D/3D software and hardware solutions including Optitex CAD Design software, Digital design education and training solutions across essentials, intermediate and advanced levels.
For more information, visit: jetsdigital.com
Optitex Contact Information:
Dana Aroch-Soffer
Phone: +972-72-2441217
JETS Contact Information:
Ari Grynberg
Phone: +61 2 9081 0747

Optitex to Further Strengthen Presence in Asia, Opens Hong Kong Office and Recruits Industry Veteran to Serve as Regional Sales Director

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Hong Kong, September 5, 2012 – Optitex, the leading provider of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM, and Virtual Prototyping software solutions, announced today  the opening of a new corporate office in Hong Kong, and the appointment of Mr. Nick Wei as its Regional Sales Director.

The new Hong Kong-based office will support Optitex’s sales and marketing efforts throughout the region, introducing the most advanced automated production tools and 3D evolution spreading solutions into the Asia -Pacific market.

Mr. Nick Wei has joined Optitex and will serve as its Regional Sales Director and with his extensive 20 years experience in the world of garment industry will take responsibility of all commercial aspects.

Mr. Wei has in depth experience in the Asia market and has been into the garment technology field since 1999 as sales, pre sales and project manager. Previously worked both for Lectra, Prima Design Systems and Lawson, has found and run Parellax Limited, an ERP company for the garment industry. Graduated his Industrial Engineering MBA from Open University in Hong Kong, B. A. Sc. in University of Toronto, Canada and Hi. Dip. in the Fashion & Clothing Technology at Bradford College, UK.

Mr. Ofer Asif, Optitex’s VP, EMEA & APAC commented, “I am happy to have Mr. Wei join our team, I am certain he will bring his deep knowledge of the specific needs of our customers in the region. The Asia Pacific market for garment industry solutions continues to grow and we realized it was time to open our local offices, to serve the region’s growing demands, as well as enable us to be more responsive to local market needs.”

The opening of the Hong Kong office is part of Optitex’s mission to spread its global knowledge, expand its offering to a new client base worldwide and deliver even better support for Optitex’s existing customers.

About Optitex

Optitex is the leading provider of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM, and Virtual Prototyping software solutions for the apparel, automotive, aeronautics, industrial fabrics and upholstery industries. Optitex presents these industries with easy to implement, open and innovative software systems for automating and optimizing their production manufacturing operations and virtual prototyping capabilities. These proficiencies enable Optitex’s customers to significantly lower costs, quicken their time to market, and become more competitive.

For more information, visit: https://www.optitex.com

Contact Information

Yael Gelberger

Email: pr@optitex.com

Phone: +972-72-2441217